The Little Prince Unit 3 Antoine de Saint-Exupery portrayed the theme of conflict in his book The Little Prince. The conflict arises when the little prince leaves his planet searching for answers about relationships and how the worldview. He has the notion that his love’s repulsive behavior is the reason why she rejects him. Now that he is stranded in an alien planet (Earth), he is worried that his lover is left all by herself defenseless and fragile. There is an overarching conflict of his desire to go back to her. There is also a conflict between the heart and the eyes. The fox states that to see what is beautiful in life, one must look through the eyes because sometimes eyes can lie (Saint-Exupery 24). The fox also argues that love can overwhelm existentialism. Here we see the conflict that occurs between love and the notion of existentialism. The hero’s call happens when the protagonist of a story receives a call, and he or she has to go on an adventure, and returns from the experience changed person. The…

General Motors Introduction The chosen company is General Motors, which is a well-known entity in the automotive industry. For years, the company has been involved in the development of conventional cars that rely on fossil fuels. Au contraire, the firm joined the electric vehicle market in 2010, which was aimed at improving its sales through the expansion of the target market as well as preserving the environment (Poczter & Jankovic, 2014). Being a novel concept, the electric vehicles did not quite sell as required, with the firm developing a differentiation strategy to gain a competitive edge over their rivals (Rafinejad, 2013). The strategy actively involves the firm developing internal technologies, initiation of direct technology acquisitions from competitors as well as the implementation of licensing strategies with other entities. The capstone project will determine the efficacy of this strategy under the auspice of the thesis that internal development will cut down on cost and provide GM with the requisite power over customers and suppliers. This will, in turn, increase demand for their vehicles and improve the company’s bottom line. Work Completed…

Measures of Central Tendency The best time to use mean, mode or median in an organization is when the organization is suffering from an issue that has a high frequency or statistical. For example, when an organization has employees who do not hold the same position, it is important to use the method to identify the mean number of the employees who are likely to hold a certain position. Looking for the mean value becomes important in an organization because it helps to know if there is equal support for a certain agenda or position within an organization. However, it is important to note that the aspect of statistical data is fundamental. It is by only utilizing statistical data that one can calculate the mean, mode, and median. Also, when there is an issue that is affecting the commitment of employees to an organization, it is important to use the measures of tendency. Knowing the tendency of behavior in an organization can help the organization to connect the problem with a leading factor. For example, if there is a tendency…

Dependent Variable The dependent variable that would be valuable to predict using multiple regressions is employee satisfaction. In the place of work, employee satisfaction is paramount because it has an impact on the performance of an employee and the productivity of an organization. When the employees are satisfied, the organization benefits because of their commitment to organizational processes. Employee satisfaction is a dependent variable because it is affected by other factors. Some of the elements are associated with the way the management of an organization treats its employees. In an organization that has a management team that does not look after the needs of the employees, it is a challenge for the employees to be satisfied. In this case, it becomes evident that the behaviors and actions of the management team have an impact on employee satisfaction. The independent variables that I will include in the analysis are leadership, working environment, and organizational policies. Each of the variables has an impact on the satisfaction rate of employees. When the leadership of an organization has the interest of employees at heart,…

Research Methodology, Design, and Methods The research methodology that has been selected for this research is the quantitative research method. A quantitative research method focuses more on quantifiable and statistical data. The main aim of the research methodology is to provide a statistical explanation of issues that might be affecting an organization or population. The research design that has been selected is the non-experimental research design (Benoit et al. 2018). In non-experimental research design, the research is not able to manipulate or alter the variables. The research method that will be utilized is archival study. In the archival study method, the researcher uses data that has been filed by other researchers. Research Methodology Quantitative research methodology stands as one of the research methods that are utilized to provide answers and explanations to specific issues. The research methodology is applicable in the case at hand, and this is because of the nature of the problem. The issue that has been identified is increased employee turnover due to the decreased number of sick leaves in a year. In this case, there are…

John Markson John Markson is a successful business entrepreneur. He has been in the manufacturing industry since the year 2010. Before opening his own Business, John worked as a CEO in one of the famous gasoline companies in Texas for about ten years. During that time, the company’s annual revenue rose from $75 million to $300 million. One of his attributes is his excellent business communication skills that make him cross deals wherever he encounters one. He is a proactive participant who leads by example and ensures that everyone in his boat remains positive in all the companies activities. He is an excellent listener and is not quick to give out his opinion or judgment but will sleepover information before relaying his conclusions. He believes in teamwork, and despite being in a high profile position most of his years, he is always keen to learn from his juniors. He stays focused on the goals of the company and will still communicate his fears, worries, and success to the employees in a friendly, open, and transparent manner. John loves to help…

Pre-bed routine Pre-bed tasks during my childhood followed a fixed routine. The first task was to do my homework and submit it to my elder brother for assessing. Once he verifies that the work is okay, I would get a chance to watch one evening cartoon program followed by a warm bath, mostly done by mum. According to her, Nighttime shower helps reduce fatigue after a long day in school or on the playground; a warm shower also helps clean dirt and germs off the body. As a child, I had sleeping difficulties; however, after taking a bath, sleeping became easier (Rathus, 2013). After the shower, I would get into my purple cotton pajamas. The pajamas were effective in retaining body temperatures. They were also loose enough to sleep comfortably. After which i would then take cereal with milk as a pre-bed snack. I would take dinner three hours earlier and bedtime snack later to boost my body energy and help me get through the night without hunger troubles. Another essential routine was brushing my teeth. Although not my favorite…

  US Open 2020: How to Watch US Open Tennis Live- TV Channel, Schedule, Date, Times The US Open is the final grand slam of the tennis calendar, but who will win the top prize? We have summed up everything you need to know about the US Open Tennis 2020 Event. Read more below.   When is the US Open 2020? The final grand slam of 2020, US Open tennis tournament, will be played at the Flashing Meadows from the last week of August. The event kicks off on Monday, August 31, and runs till Sunday, September 13.   Where will the tournament take place? The event will take place at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York.   How to Livestream and Watch US Open Tennis Live in the US Fans in the US will be able to watch US Open Tennis Live-action exclusively on: Fox Sports Channel The US Open Official Website Tennis Live Alternatively, fans in the UK and other parts of the world can stream the tournament live on Amazon Prime…

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The holiday season The holiday season is here once again, and it brings with it good tidings for ecommerce businesses. It also brings with it a chance for ecommerce businesses to learn from their past mistakes, specifically, how to handle the influx in orders and ensure fast and reliable delivery. You will be taking more orders during this holiday season than you usually do. So you need to make sure that you have the necessary shipping infrastructure to get every order to its buyer’s doorstep. Shipping from a single facility may not be sufficient (as will be discussed later); this is why you should consider shipping from multiple facilities. Holiday Season = Shopping Season The holiday season has become synonymous with shopping. In 2019, total sales during the holiday season surpassed the $1-Trillion mark for the first time in history. The ecommerce industry alone registered a total revenue of $142.5 billion. This was an increase of 13.1% compared to 2018; it is also worth noting that more and more people (approximately 59% of all surveyed buyers) are switching to online…